Groups clash during hearing

Groups clash during hearing

MEDAN, North Sumatera: Dozens of members of two opposing
groups clashed on Monday near the local Provincial Prosecutor's
Office during the questioning of six Indonesian Democratic Party
of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) legislators who stand accused of
bribery.

A man was injured during the clash and was rushed to the local
hospital.

A group of youths wearing the party's civilian guard uniform
turned up for the questioning to support the legislators, who are
accused of taking bribes in exchange for their vote for Abdillah,
the eventual winner of the mayoral election last month.

Abdillah was sworn in last week despite the fact that he was
also under police investigation.

While the civilian guards were holding a rally in support of
the legislators, a group of party supporters came to demand the
resignation of Abdillah and the six legislators.

The demonstration of the rival groups turned violent after
both sides resorted to throwing stones and plastic bottles.
(08/39)